Trip from University Park, MD to Catonsville, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

42m

Distance

28.2 mi

45 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 39m ★

6 AM

0h 42m

8 AM

0h 49m

10 AM

0h 45m

12 PM

0h 44m

3 PM

0h 45m

5 PM

0h 49m

8 PM

0h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from University Park, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 28.2 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Baltimore Avenue, I 95 North, Capital Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 28.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Baltimore Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from University Park, MD to Catonsville, MD is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from University Park, MD to Catonsville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Baltimore Avenue	—	—
I 95 North	—	—
Capital Beltway	—	—
I-95 North	—	—
I 195 East	—	—
MD 166	—	—
Metropolitan Boulevard	—	—
Bloomsbury Avenue	—	—

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Longest stretch: Baltimore Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between University Park, MD and Catonsville, MD.

1

Start on Queens Chapel Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Queens Chapel Road

2

Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue

3.3 mi · 9 min · Baltimore Avenue

3

Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

4

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

0.8 mi · 57 sec · Capital Beltway

5

Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Baltimore

20 mi · 23 min · I-95 North: Baltimore

6

Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville

0.3 mi · 22 sec · I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville

7

Keep slight left to continue on MD 166: Catonsville

0.4 mi · 54 sec · MD 166: Catonsville

8

Merge slight right onto Metropolitan Boulevard

0.9 mi · 57 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard

9

Keep slight right to continue on MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County

1.1 mi · 2 min · MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County

10

Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue

11

Turn left onto Frederick Road

154 ft · 7 sec · Frederick Road

12

Turn right

36 ft · 3 sec

13

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.68 one way

$9.35 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$5.12	$10.24
premium	$4.93	$5.47	$10.94
diesel	$5.61	$6.23	$12.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.5	$2.96	$1.35
Efficient EV	7.1	$2.47	$1.13
EV Truck/SUV	11.3	$3.95	$1.80

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

University Park, MD

Evening in University Park on Thursday

Local time

5:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Catonsville, MD

Evening in Catonsville on Thursday

Local time

5:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

14 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

42m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from University Park, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 28.2 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Baltimore Avenue, I 95 North, Capital Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from University Park, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from University Park, MD to Catonsville, MD is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from University Park, MD to Catonsville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from University Park, MD to Catonsville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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